How far is Kentucky, AR from Coal Hill, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Coal Hill, AR is about 133.6 miles (215 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.61 mi
02h 27m
Flight
80.97 mi
130.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.97 mi
Kilometers
130.31 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.61 mi
Kilometers
215.03 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coal Hill
Tue, May 5, 12:11 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Tue, May 5, 2:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-05-04T21:44
Arrive Coal Hill
Tue, May 5, 12:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kentucky
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plumerville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Kentucky
66.8 mi
01h 13m
To Coal Hill
66.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kentucky and Coal Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Coal Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2048 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    596 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    157 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    92.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64, SR 109

    1231 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    9.3 mi · 14 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    76 m · 13 sec · 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentucky and Coal Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
92.9 mi · 70%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 10%
I-30 Frontage Road
12.1 mi · 9%
West Main Street
9.28 mi · 7%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.92 mi · 4%
US 64
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

92.2 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plumerville
01h 13m from Kentucky
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Mostly Sunny near Coal Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Coal Hill?

The road trip is about 133.6 miles (215 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plumerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Kentucky and 66.9 miles from Coal Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kentucky and Mostly Sunny near Coal Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Plumerville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plumerville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plumerville.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

56 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Coal Hill. Straight-line distance: 80.97 mi (130.31 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Coal Hill

#2 Coal Hill

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,003
Coordinates35.4373100, -93.6729700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Coal Hill (-93.67297, 35.43731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.85 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.44 gal · 35.7 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.10 $40.20
Premium $4.63 $21.83 $43.66
Diesel $5.42 $25.56 $51.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Coal Hill. The current time is 21:44:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.